Cost of living

Canada PM’s home is falling apart and Carney seeks cash to fix it

The government will kick off a competition to find a Canadian firm to redesign and rebuild the residence located at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, which has been unoccupied since 2015 owing to its severe disrepair.

Thai government’s $15.6 billion borrowing plan in legal crosshairs as growth falters

The economy expanded 2.4 per cent in 2025, lagging regional peers.

Why more South Koreans are becoming ‘full-time children’

More young people in South Korea are embracing life as a "full-time child".

askST

With tariffs expected to rise from July, should I change the way my household buys electricity?

The Energy Market Authority has warned that the electricity tariff is “expected to rise significantly” in the third quarter starting in July.

Electricity tariff to rise significantly from July despite Iran deal: EMA

About 63 per cent of households in Singapore pay for their electricity consumption through the regulated tariff.

$6 FairPrice voucher promotion for shoppers extended till June 21

The final day of the FairPrice voucher promotion has been pushed back from June 17 to June 21.

Pasir Ris-Changi residents to get discounted food, services under new programme

A Changi Delights Card and a sticker on a store at Loyang Point indicating acceptance of the card at the shopping centre on June 13, 2026.

After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi (centre, dark blue batik) witnesses Infinity Logistics & Transport Sdn Bhd present a job offer letter to a successful veteran applicant.

Japan PM Takaichi still enjoys support despite public’s anxieties about Iran war

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Parliament session on June 5, when a supplementary budget worth 3.11 trillion yen (S$25 billion) was passed.

Supermarket chains roll out CDC voucher promotions to help shoppers stretch their dollar

Singaporean households on June 11 received $500 in CDC vouchers, which are valid until Dec 31, 2027.

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